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Looking for an in-town adventure for the kids this weekend?
This Sunday marks the 7th installment of Open Streets, where kids and their families can play in the street as a section of Broadway Aven ... more»

St. John’s Lutheran Church – founded 1888
Open Streets Knoxville, hosted by Bike Walk Knoxville, will close a segment of Broadway Avenue to cars from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30, so that ... more»

When Loch & Key Productions recently celebrated their grand opening at 2411 N. Central Street, they’d already been in the space several months, but to visitors it felt brand new and very different fro ... more»

Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas announced Thursday a new local campaign called “Minimum Three in Tennessee” that aims to raise awareness of the Three Foot Law (TCA-55-8-175), which requires driv ... more»

There are two fun, new exhibits now available at The Muse for children ages four and up to enjoy.
Elected officials, including Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, ... more»

The City’s project to replace all streetlights with LED technology is underway, with crews currently focused on neighborhoods located off Asheville Highway.
In hilly, wooded landscapes like Holsto ... more»

The Knoxville Fire Department has sent a six-member team to aid in the recovery efforts from Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas. The KFD Swiftwater Rescue Team is temporarily based in Columbia, South ... more»

In response to community requests, there are several greenway improvement projects underway throughout the City.
Lakeshore Greenway – Smooth sailing along the river
Many avid runners and walkers ... more»

Over 150 people turned out on a stormy evening Wednesday, Sept. 5, at South-Doyle Middle School to provide input on safety improvements for Chapman Highway.
The Chapman Highway Community Workshop, ... more»

If part of your University of Tennessee game-day tradition is to arrive way early and get a primo metered parking spot on Volunteer Boulevard, you’ll want to know that, starting Saturday, Sept. 8, ... more»